16th October- Arriving in Denver

16^th October- Denver

This morning went to the dining car for breakfast and was greeted by our server; I say greeted loosely, “How many? Sit there”. We had already had experience of her last night when she came round to take reservations for dinner.  She came to our cabin and asked “when do yer wanna eat?”  We replied “eight would be good” “latest I got is 6.15!!” So 6.15 it was.  At breakfast it was a table of four including an elderly American gentleman.  When she returned it was ”Whatayer want” I replied “scrambled egg” she said grits,’taters or buscuit?” I felt the ‘taters sounded safest.  Then to the elderly gentleman she asks “so whatayer want?” I’d like pancakes, but just two please ma’am”.  “That’ll be the kiddies portion then” she snapped, He then added “but I’d like two sausage patties please”, “Then you’ll have t’ have three pancakes!”  No ray of sunshine was she, more a storm cloud sweeping through the dining car and still expecting a 20% tip!!

Anyway arrived safely in Denver and were given an hours tour of the highlights before checking into the Warwick which is another very nice hotel and our room even has a balcony.  It has been a very warm day, in the 80s, but despite that we managed to see the Capitol building, the modern art museum, the catholic cathedral and walk the mile long 16^th street mall.  Denver is not anywhere as up market as the last three cities and there is a lot of begging on the street.  However there was a great trio of lads from Louisiana playing what can only be described as original Skiffle and we stood and listened to them for a while.  For lunch we went into the Yard House.  130 different draft beers from all over the world including Boddingtons, what a pity shame!! So many beers so little time. 

Then more shopping and a haircut for John, well the boss said he needed one!  The barber was very deaf and while telling us his life story, would ask questions which he did not seem to hear the answers to, but a lovely guy regardless.

 

Modern Art Museum